Perfume Tree, White Flower Michelia Alba

Michelia alba, also known as the Perfume Tree or White Champaca, is one of the most fragrant tropical ornamentals in the world. With intoxicating white blossoms that bloom nearly year-round in warm climates, this evergreen magnolia hybrid is a favorite in high-end landscaping, perfumery, and temple gardens across Southeast Asia. A must-have for rare plant collectors, luxury estates, or tropical nurseries.

🌿 Tree Growth

• Upright, columnar canopy — ideal for tight garden spaces or formal design

• Fast-growing evergreen that reaches 30–50 ft in the ground

• Easily maintained at 10–15 ft in large containers

• Responds well to pruning; makes a sculptural focal point

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

🌸 Fragrance & Flowering

• Pure white to ivory blooms nestled within glossy green foliage

• Signature tropical scent: jasmine, banana, ylang-ylang, and gardenia combined

• Flowers profusely spring to fall; sporadically through winter in warm zones

• Used in essential oil distillation, temple offerings, and traditional hair adornment

• Non-edible but highly ornamental and aromatic

❄️ Cold Tolerance

• USDA Zones 10–11

• Minimum cold tolerance: 32°F

• Needs protection in cooler subtropical zones or winter greenhouse care

📦 Available Sizes

• 3G: ~2–3 ft tall

• 7G: ~3–5 ft tall, well established

• 15G: ~5–7 ft, semi-landscape ready

• 25G: 7–10 ft+ tall, flowering potential within first year after planting

📅 Blooming Season

• Primary bloom: Spring through Fall

• Light bloom in winter (Zone 10+)

• Most fragrant early mornings and evenings

💼 Ideal For

• Perfume growers, exotic garden collectors, luxury landscape designers

• Can be grown in large pots or in-ground for estates, courtyards, and entrances

• Also suited for botanical gardens or boutique nursery resellers

🔒 Zill High Performance Notes
This is a premium container-grown selection of Michelia alba, fully rooted and hardened off in Florida. Each tree is selected for strong central leaders, healthy branching, and vigorous top growth. Limited availability due to slow propagation cycle.

No tax – Farm direct from Zill High Performance Plants.
Pickup, freight, and delivery available. Appointment required after order.